Ireland (Northern) Northern Bank 100 Pounds SPECIMENPick 209s (as BY NI. 656; PMI NR 132) dated 19th January 2005 signature of Don Price serial number KB 000000, UNC and very seldom seen especially as SPECIMEN highest denomination for the last series of the Northern Bank Sixth issues of the Third Inventor series, before it became Dansk Bank. Red, mauve and multicolour illustrating Sir James Martin 1893-1981, as well as watermark, and a pilot in an ejector (catapult) seat on obverse. The reverse with the drawing and details of the Facade of City Hall, Belfast along with Ferris wheel and other buildings in the underprint.
Five Pound Crowns 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen VictoriaSilver Proof Piedforts, Reverse: An intricate design showing the Young Head portrait of Queen Victoria, along with inventions of the Victorian Era, the Steam Train, Paddle Steamer, Penny Farthing Bicycle and the Telephone, all within mechanical cog-wheels S.L77 (3) each in NGC holders - One of the First 250 struck, each graded PF69 Ultra Cameo, and each coming in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet
FranceQuarter Franc (2) 1807A KM#670.1 the so-called 'Negro head' VF and seldom seen in any grade, unpriced by Krause, 1807 KM#678 VF with a pleasing old grey tone, Rare with only 17,000 minted
A retired dealers ex-retail stock Australia (35) Florins (11), Shillings (24) all but two are Edward VII and George V issues, Near Fine to VF, includes Shilling 1910 NEF/EF with lustre and Florin 1915 Near Fine/Fine, a useful group, some duplication, total ticket price £605
AustraliaCommonwealth Bank 1 PoundKingGeorge VPick 22a (McD 44, Rks. 28) ND 1933-38 signatures Riddle & Sheehan serial number N/56 463189, crisp GVF and Scarce. The note in dark green on multicolour underprint featuring portrait of King George V at right and Australia's Coat of Arms at upper centre on obverse. The reverse depicting Allegorical Pastoral figures - shepherds with Merino sheep and shepherd’s dog. Watermark: Edward VIII, Prince of Wales and denomination in wording ("ONE POUND") at lower centre panel
World (305) a vast group of various and mixed grade notes to UNC mostly modern, mostly from Europe but also includes a few issues from the Far East and Asia, Central and South America, the Middle East and Africa. A few notable examples include some exotic high grade examples of ImperialRussia from the early 1900's - 1, 5, 10 and 25 Rubley, as well as an interesting 50 Kopek Pick S407. Also, few examples of the recently popular highest denomination from Zimbabwe 100 Trillion DollarsPick 91 from 2008 (3). Also including some World War II issues as Japanese Occupation and Allied Military Currency, British Armed Forces, German Not geld and some earlier examples Some of the notes come in consecutively numbered sets and the lot includes a fantasy Hell note
Halfcrowns 1940s silver issues (7) in mixed grades to NEF, Shillings to Halfpennies in two albums (154), along with Halfcrowns to Farthings in bags and album pages, includes Farthing 1834 EF, Medals (30) London Bridge Opened 1831 51mm diameter, Eimer 1245 VF. London Bridge Opened 1831 27mm diameter in bronzeEimer 1247 EF, London Bridge 1973 opened by Queen Elizabeth II (4) in silver, silver gilt (2) and bronze each 51mm diameter by Toye, Kenning & Spencer EF to UNC, many others with a London theme included, depicting the starting and completion of Landmarks such as London Bridge, Thames Tunnel, Hungerford and Lambeth Suspension Footbridge, Stamps in an Album - Cricket - Leaders of the World (126) UNC most in the pages of issue (lot)
A retired dealers ex-retail stock (24) World 19th and 20th Century with 17 in silver, includes Mexico, Germany, Spain, Belgium and more in mixed grades many with lustre, total ticket price £518
A retired dealers ex-retail stock (24) World 20th Century all but three are crown-sized, all but one in silver includes Netherlands (17), Australia (4), Southern Rhodesia (1), Austrian Netherlands and a copy of a Scotland 2/3 Ryal 1565 countermarked coinage struck in copper, in mixed grades with many later issues EF to UNC, total retail ticket price £610
A retired dealers ex-retail stock (35) World 17th to 20th Century with many in silver, includes Germany, South Africa, Spain and more, in mixed grades to GEF, total ticket price £697, a useful group
World - a Journey in Currency (206) an alluring and very colourful selection, mostly fresh and crisp UNC and mainly modern notes late 1900's to 2017, but including a few earlier examples, from various countries and issuers in 5 archival albums. Generally sorted alphabetically by country and includes complete or near complete denomination sets of the same issue, some of which Polymer examples and a Fantasy issue, with few even having their last few digits of the serial numbers matching. Also, the earlier notes as the very attractive high-grade example of the Yugoslavia, Kingdom 1000 Dinara Pick 29 dated Belgrade, 1st December 1931 series ?.0840 752 209797752. GermanyReichsbanknote example along with an exotic Notgeld 50 Pfennig Bayreuth 22nd October 1918, a town famous for its opera. Exotic issues from Saint Thomas and Prince, Madagascar, Russia, Oceania, Mauritius and many others. The Fantasy notes, a captivating set of the 2017 Private issue PortugueseAfrica, Brazil, India and Azores - Polymer denomination set by the French graphic artist Mr Frank Medina.
France including a French Oceania example (8) a mixed group averaging Good/VF to VF and includes a Scarce and very pleasing example of the unusual denomination 300 Francs Ceres & Mercury Type 1938 Pick 87 (Fayette F29.3) signatures Rousseau & Favre-Gilly block X number 0827074, this in VF with no observable pinholes. Also, an alluring large-sized 50 Francs Luc Oliver Merson dated 18th July 1928 serial number block V.2602 number 932 serial number 065045932 signatures Platet & Strohl. Accompanied by a 5 Francs Violet Type 1917 Pick 72d (Fayette F3.12). 10 Francs (3) consisting of the Mineur Type 1941 Pick 99e (2) Fayette F8.17 dated 9th January 1947 last date for signature pair Rousseau & Favre-Gilly along with Fayette F8.16 dated 19 December 1946 signature pair Rousseau & Favre-Gilly. Along with the Minerve Type 1915 Pick 73d (Fayette F6.14) dated 18th December 1930. And a 20 Francs Pecheur Type 1942 Pick 100a (Fayette F13.5) dated 28th January 1943. The lot also includes the not so common French Oceania 1 Franc Pick 3 Law of 29th December 1919 serial number 52625 Series B, handwritten signatures slightly faded in blue at left for Secretary and in black at right for President, American print by Halpin Lithograph Company, San Francisco on watermarked paper.
Farthings 17th Century (6) Kent (5) Malling - Francis Chambers W.400, Sturry - Thomas Johnson W.542/3, Rochester - Anthonye Lovell at the King's Head W.470, Sittingbourne - John Milway W.524, Halfpennies (2) Penhurst - Henry Constable W.444, Sittingbourne - Thomas Pearce - Ironmongers W.525 VG to Good Fine, the Rochester Token with a central split in the flan, Yorkshire - Pontefract George Daniel 1667 Castle W.258 VG. Halfpennies 17th Century Yorkshire (3) Doncaster - Ottewell Robotham 1669 W.83 Fine, Scarborough - Peter Hodgson 1667 W.297 VG, York - Rich Booth at the Golden Fleece W.385 Fair, all with attributions (9 pieces in lot)
Farthings 17th CenturyKent (11) Folkestone - Edward Franklin W.278 Good Fine, scratched on the reverse, Maidstone - James Ruse Grocer's Arms W.385 VG, Greenwich John Ellis Reverse Sugarloaf W.325 Fine, Rochester - Anthony Lovell at the King's Head W.470 VG, Greenwich E.B at the George, W.314/7 Fine, Rochester - William Campian 1658 W.460 Fair/VG, Rochester - Joseph Travers 1666 W.478 VG, Farningham - Henry Pound W.462, Goudhurst - John Austin W.284, Gravesend - John Watson W.308, Greenwich E.B at the George W.W.314/7, Halfpennies 17th Century Kent (2) Lenham - John Lake, Grocer's Arms W.373, Queen-borough Richard Poley 1666 W.451, Fair to Good Fine, some with attributions (13 pieces in lot)
Five Pound Crown 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday Silver Proof, One Pound a 4-coin set comprising One Pound Silver Proofs 1985, 1986 and 1987 FDC , two with certificates and One Pound Currency EF, in the red box of issue. One Pound Silver Proofs (2) 1988, 1990 FDC in the boxes of issue with certificate, Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day Landings Silver Proof, Crowns (2) 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proof, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proof, Twenty Pence 1982 Silver Proof Piedfort, Ten Pences 1992 a 2-coin set Large and Small sizes Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue. Five Pound Crowns (5) 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday (2), 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipGolden Wedding (2), 1998 Prince Charles 50th Birthday. Two Pounds 1989 a 2-coin set Bill and Claim of Rights, Two Pounds 2001 Marconi, Numismatic First Day Cover 2000 Millennium Five Pound Crown Cupro-Nickel UNC and set of 4x64p stamps in the Royal Mail/Royal Mint wallet of issue. Gambia 10 Dalasis 1975 10th Anniversary of Independence Silver Proof nFDC in the box of issue with certificate. Norway Mint Set 1975 (8 coins) comprising 5 Kroner to 5 Ore along with the additional two 5 Kroner 1975 100 Years of Decimal Currency and 150th Anniversary of the first emigration from Norway to America UNC in a slide case, Colombia Coin Set in a paperweight 1979-1982 (5 coins) 20 Pesos to 1 Peso all around Fine
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 100 DollarsPick 176e dated 31st March 1947 serial number D252329. A Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. print in red on multi-coloured underprint with the obverse featuring an Allegorical woman with books at left and the Bank's Coat of Arms incorporating the UK Royal Coat of Arms. The reverse displaying an illustration of the Old HSBC Bank building. Watermarked with a helmeted warrior and denomination below. PMG 20 Very Fine
World (54) a mostly early 1900's mixed grade group most ranging in the average of Fine/VF to about UNC - UNC and consisting of various and exotic issues. Comprising examples from Russia (22) from various periods and regions as the Imperial examples (6) including the Scarce 100 Rubley Catherine II Pick 5c dated 1898 (1898-1912) signatures Konshin & Ivanov. 1 Ruble Pick 1d 1898 (1912) signature Shipov second cashier's signature unrecognizable by me. 3 Rubley Pick 9c 1905 (1912) signatures Shipov & Baryshev. 5 Rubley Pick 10b 1909 (1912-17) signatures Shipov & Bubyakin. 10 Rubley Pick 11c 1909 (1912-17) signatures Shipov & Bylinskiy. 25 Rubley Pick 12b 1909 (1912) signatures Shipov & Bubyakin. 100 Rubley Pick 13a 1910 (1909-12) signatures Konshin & Afanasev. And 500 Rubley Pick 14b 1912 (1912-17) signatures Shipov & Metz. Provisional Government (3) 250 Rubley Pick 36 1917 signatures Shipove & Baryshev issued by the R.S.F.S.R. series ??-144.1000 Rubley Pick 37 1917 (1917-18) signatures Shipov & Sofronov series ?? 105222 issued by the R.S.F.S.R. And 1000 Rubley Pick 95 1918 signature Zhikharev series ??-045. South Russia State Bank (2) 1000 Rubley Pick S418c 1919 series ??-00093 and 5000 Rubley Pick S419d 1919 series ??-200, both with watermark mosaic. South Russia - High Command of the Armed Forces (4) 500 Rubley Pick S434 1920 series ??-011 along with 10000 Rubley Pick S425a 1919 printed on both sides variety (3) series ??-048, ??-086 and ??-020. Also 50 Kopek (2) Pick 31 ND 1915 and Pick S407 ND 1918. Soviet UnionLenin portrait 1937 examples (3) 1, 3 and 10 Chervontsev Pick 202, 203 and 205 respectively. Along with other countries examples as Italy (2) a RARE pair 500 Lire Pick 71 (Gigante BI 32A - R3) Seal Type Italia/ Monogram B-I 23rd August 1943. And 1000 Lire Pick 81a Seal Type Medusa / Monogram B-I 14th April 1948 signatures Eianudi & Urbini. South Africa1 RandPick 116a. Greece 1943-44 (4) including the highest, for its series, denomination 100.000.000.000 Drachmai Pick 135. Along with 50 Drachmai Pick 121. 25000000 Drachmai Pick 130b. And 100000 Drachmai Pick 125a. ChinaBank of Communications (5) consisting of 5 YuanPick 154 1935. Along with various 10 Yuan (3) including Pick 118q 1914 Shanghaioverprint, Pick 155 1935. And Pick 159 without overprint of place of issue (issued in Japanese controlled area) 1941 variety with serials on obverse and reverse. Also, a 100 YuanPick 120a 1st October 1914 place of issue - CHUNGKING. Romania (5) an interesting selection of the 1917 Ferdinand I First World War Emergency issues (5) very well preserved including 10 Bani Pick 69 (3) and 50 Bani Pick 71 (2). Sweden10 Kronor Commemorative 300th Anniversary of Sveriges Riksbank (1668-1968) Pick 56. FranceKingdom Assignat 50 Sols Pick A70b (Ass-42a). Malta 1 ShillingGeorge VIPick 16 manuscript signature and title Cuschieri ND 1943. Bolivia 100 Bolivianos Pick 147 with conflict overprint. Canada 1 Dollar George Vi portrait Pick 58e signatures Coyne & Towers. Yugoslavia (7) including a denomination set of the 1944 Partisan issues (4) 1, 5, 10 and 20 Dinara Pick 48b, 49b, 50a and 51c respectively. Along with 50, 100 and 500 Dinara from the following 1946 issues Pick 64b, 65b and 66b respectively. And finally Mexico 1960's issues (3) including 1, 5 and 10 PesosPick 59j, 60h and 58j respectively.
Bolivia8 Reales Cob 1677 the PE assay mark not visible KM#26, much of the date visible on the reverse, weight 26.24 grammes, VG to Fine with some weak areas and with some bolder areas. One of a small group of SpanishAmerican cobs in this sale, some in bold and pleasing grade
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue and an earlier example for type dated 9th September 1944 serial number E07 078718, VF various bank and hand stamps - 2 on face one of which a date "Feb 22 1946", 2 inked numerals on face. The reverse an inked signature Mr/Mrs James and pencilled signature A. Sargeson and 2 hand stamps from Manchester stores - The Great Universal Stores Limited and the Montague Burton Ltd, 49 Piccadilly, Manchester a clothes shop established by Sir Montague Maurice Burton and still operating to this day under Burton Menswear London
World a high grade group (12) Romania (5) 2 Lei (4) 1910 KM#43 (3) EF, GEF and UNC, 1912 KM#43 UNC, 1 Leu 1906 KM#34 40th Anniversary of the Reign of Carol I, UNC or near so and lustrous , Belgium10 Francs 1930 French Legend KM#99 NEF, Ceylon5 Rupees 1957 2500 Years of Buddhism KM#126 UNC, Switzerland5 Francs 1939 Zurich Exposition KM#43 Lustrous UNC with light toning, Sweden2 Kronor 1897 Oscar II Silver Jubilee KM#762 Lustrous UNC with touches of gold tone, Portugal50 Centavos 1916 KM#561A/UNC and lustrous, Philippines 50 Centavos 1947S KM#184 UNC and attractively toned, Uganda 5 Shillings 1972 KM#18 About UNC
Coronation Medals (3) Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm in Silver by Pistrucci Eimer 1146 The official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust Left Laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D., Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI GVF cleaned. Coronation of Edward VII 9 Aug.1902 The Official Royal Mint issue Obverse: Bust right, crowned and draped, EDWRAD VII CROWNED 9.AUGUST 1902, Reverse: Bust of Queen Alexandra right, crowned, veiled and draped, ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT, 31mm diameter in silver by G.W.De Saulles Eimer 1871 UNC or very near so with light cabinet friction, Coronation of George VI 1937 31mm diameter in silver by P.Metcalfe Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped. George VI CROWNED 12 May 1937, Reverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth left QUEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937 The Official Royal Mint issue EF with some hairlines
Canada Dominion of Canada 1 DollarPick 24Ab (DC-13c) Fine and Scarce variety with vertically printed word "ONE" at left and right on reverse curves outward, away from the centre of the note, at the centre of the word, dated 31st March 1898 left counter-signature manuscript and slightly faded, right signature Boville printed, plate D, series P and a collectible REPEATER number 703703, and well preserved for its age. The obverse in black on light brown with a busy log drive scene on a Canadian river flanked by portraits of Countess of Aberdeen at left and Earl of Aberdeen at right. The reverse in green with guilloche panels and an illustration of the Parliament building, Ottawa with a view from the front Gate to the Centre Block. Printed by the American Banknote Company, Ottawa in sheets of four notes with the check/plate letters A, B, C and D. The left signature varies and is manuscript entered by one of the many women employed by the Finance Department with exactly this purpose. Ishbel Maria Hamilton-Gordon, Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair, GBE (1857-1939) was a British author, philanthropist, and an advocate of women's interests. As the wife of John Hamilton-Gordon (who's portrait is at right), 1st Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair, she was viceregal consort of Canada from 1893 to 1898 and of Ireland from 1906-1915. John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon, 1st Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair, KT, KP, GCMG, GCVO, PC (1847-1934) known as The 7th Earl of Aberdeen from 1870 to 1916, was a Scottish politician. Born in Edinburgh, Lord Aberdeen held office in several countries, serving twice as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1886; 1905–1915) and serving from 1893 to 1898 as the seventh Governor General of Canada.
Ireland (Northern) Ulster Bank 50 Pounds Pick 338a (BY NI.844; PMI UB94) dated 1st January 1997 serial number D 0352552 signature Kells, about UNC - UNC and a scarcer note with it now being the highest denomination of the issue with no more 100 Pound notes printed. Green, brown and multicolour with small illustrations along bottom including the Belfast rock formation along with urban and rural views of Belfast, also the Bank's logo at the time serving as a silver foil security device. The reverse illustrating the Bank's Coat of Arms at centre flanked by the numerical values, along with Coat of Arms of the four provinces of Ireland in each corner - Connaught, Munster, Leinster and Ulster. Watermarked with the Bank's name across the full body of the note and printed by Thomas De La Rue Limited
Spain (100) a ‘brick' mostly in high grades average EF and above of 25 PesetasPick 74 all dated 15th August 1928 and various serial numbers. Each note in blue and brown on multicolour featuring Pedro Calderón de la Barca and de Barca monument (Madrid) on obverse. The reverse with illustration of "La devoción de la Cruz" (Devotion to the Cross), by Domingo Muñoz, based on Calderón's drama from 1637.
Guatemala8 Reales Cob 1738, the 38 of the date is visible KM#6, weight 27.07 grammes, VG on an irregular rectangular shaped flan. One of a small group of SpanishAmerican cobs in this sale, some in bold and pleasing grade
Halfcrown 1900 ESC 734, Bull 2786 UNC with very light cabinet friction, the reverse with beautiful eye appeal displaying gold and magenta toning over original mint lustre
The Museum Collection a 12-coin set of modern replicas of iconic coins, all struck in .925 silver some with gold plating, issues included are as follows:- Henry III GoldPenny, Edward III Double Leopard, Henry VIII Noble, Edward VI Sovereign, Philip and MaryPatternHalfcrown, Charles ITriple Unite, Commonwealth Unite, Charles II Unite, Charles II Petition Crown, Charles II Halfcrown, George I Halfcrown and George III Twopence nFDC to FDC in the Westminster box with certificates. The HeritageProof Historic Sovereign Collection a 6-coin set of modern replicas of the iconic Hammered Sovereign coins, comprising Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth I and James I types, all struck in gold-plated brass BU in the folder of issue, Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday medallic issue Reverse: MAGNAE BRITANNIAE with a design of four shields cruciform, with crossed sceptres between, 28.46 grammes Gold plated base metal BU in a soft Westminster case
Bolivia2 Reales Cob 1698, the 98 date visible on the obverse, KM#24, weight 7.49 grammes, Good Fine with much of the reverse bold. One of a small group of SpanishAmerican cobs in this sale, some in bold and pleasing grade
Netherlands - Groningen and Ommeland 28 Stuivers countermarked coinage of 1693, with G.O countermark on Friesland 28 Stuivers 1690 host coin KM#10, countermark Fine, host coin About VG with some edge cracks, unpriced in any grade by Krause
Halfcrown 1888 ESC 721, Bull 2773 UNC with the lightest cabinet friction, attractive and with colourful toning, particularly to the reverse, comes with old ticket stating 'Sotheby Lot 32 28/3/66' and priced £1
World a high grade group (10) Vatican 10 Lire 1939 Sede Vacante KM#21 (2) Lustrous UNC and Lustrous A/UNC, 10 Lire 1941 KM#38 UNC or near so, 5 Lire 1941 KM#28 Lustrous UNC, Belgium10 Francs 1930 French Legend KM#99 VF, Austria2 Schillings 1932 Josef Haydn KM#2848 UNC and lustrous with some tiny spots, Portugal50 Centavos 1916 KM#561 Lustrous UNC with some tone spots, Ceylon5 Rupees 1957 2500 Years of Buddhism KM#126 GEF, Switzerland5 Francs 1939 Zurich Exposition KM#43 A/UNC, Hungary 5 Korona 1907 40th Anniversary of the Coronation of Franz Joseph I KM#489 NEF with an edge nick
Africa Eastern (61) a collection in an album circa 1970's onwards mostly UNC including various issues and denominations some of which highest for the series. Comprising countries as Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia including interesting 1991 Mogadishu Northern Forces issue, Somaliland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. In 1991 manufacturers delivered the New Somali Shillings notes into the turmoil and disturbances of the Somali Civil War but with the Central Government no longer effective and no functioning Central Bank these notes were seized by the USC (United Somali Congress) and were used to circulate in the areas under their control, i.e. North and around Mogadiscio. Later in 2000 further unauthorized issues were imported by businessman.
Straits Settlements 1 DollarPick 16b (KNB20e) and a Scarcer last date variety 1st January 1935 serial number I/71 51152 signature Rex Curall, in a PMG holder and graded VF 25. Dark blue featuring Portrait KingGeorge V at right on obverse and the reverse illustrating Tiger at centre, Allegorical woman's bust at left. Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. and watermarked with a Tigers head, this an always sought after and collectible note especially with this date variety.
World (317) an extensive high-grade assortment mid to late 20th century issues, with most if not all in about UNC - UNC. All different and various issuers and countries with some giving the impression of being in near complete or complete denomination sets. Includes many different and colourful design works, including some lithographed and engraved types, and with various illustrations, featuring wildlife, native traditional scenes, landmarks or sights of the individual countries. Issues from all corners of the globe including Eastern and Western Europe. The Middle East as Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, Israel and others. The Far East as China, Cambodia, Laos, Burma & Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Africa including Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zaire, Zambia and others. Also, various from the Americas including Latin and Caribbean issues from Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua and many others.
World mostly circa mid 1900's to modern (290) all in various grades Fair to UNC, most in average VF and comprises issues from Europe, Africa, Asia and Central & Latin America. Also includes a few World War 2 period Allied Military issues and Japanese Occupation notes. A vast amalgamation of various designs, denominations and issuers
India, Bombay Duncan, Stratton, & Co. Half RupeeTrial strike Coin. undated (1905) NEF and scarce. In February 1905, Duncan Stratton & Co. of 9 Marine Street, Bombay, on behalf of H. H. the Nizam of Hyderabad's mint, ordered coin presses from Greenwood and Batley of Leeds. These presses, to strike coins of one, half, quarter and eighth rupee (2 annas), were dispatched in February 1906. The manufacturers made dies and struck ‘proving pieces' to test the equipment and to 'prove' the efficiency of the minting presses to the purchasers. Proving pieces for each of the four coin sizes One Rupee, Half Rupee, Quarter Rupee and 2 Annas each bear the same designs. Thomas Green Wood and John Batley established the partnership in 1856. They were electrical Mechanical engineers who specialised in manufacturing small arms and ammunition at the Albion Foundry, Leeds. They later moved to the Albion Works, Armley, Leeds, where this proving piece was struck. They supplied coining presses and associated machinery to several foreign governments (firstly; China in 1887: at Tientsin). The Greenbat trade mark was adopted in 1967 and the company later became Greenbat Ltd. in 1973
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue. Obverse Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA by J.E.Boehm and F.Leighton , NEF cleaned and now colourfully retoning, in a red contemporary box of issue with description card
RomanDenarii (3) Vespasian (69-79AD) 79AD. Obverse: Laureate head right, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Reverse: TR POT X COS VIII,. Radiate figure standing on a rostral column holding sceptre, RSC 559, RIC 1065 (RIC 119 in the 1962 edition) Fine, some scratches. Vespasian (69-79AD) Struck 70-72AD, Obverse: Laureate head right: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M, Reverse: Simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus, RIC II 30, RSC 43 some spots and light porosity, otherwise VF, Ex-Gorni sale 176 Lot 3029 (part), Ex-M.Trenerry (£69). Vespasian (69-79AD) Obverse: Laureate head right IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Reverse Pax seated left, with elbow resting on arm of chair, right arm holds an olive branch, RIC 90, 3.49 grammes NVF
Belgium Banque Nationale 50 Francs / Frank = 10 Belgas / Belga Pick 100 dated 14th September 1927 serial number 0072B0958, in a PMG holder and graded VF 25 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) and a rare note with this being one of only 3 recorded examples by the PMG Population Report at the time of writing. In brown on yellow underprint featuring a farm woman holding a sheaf of wheat and two horses. The reverse illustrating an Allegorical female figure holding a ship and a large cornucopia (a symbol of abundance & nourishment) and an industrial factory illustration in the underprint. These illustrations enframed in an exquisitely designed frame with agricultural produce, flowers and stars. A few tonal blue outlines appear on the note to attribute to the fabulous design. Watermarked with a bust of King Leopold I of Belgium.
Malta (2) a pair of very collectible George VI portrait issues comprising a World War II period example 1 ShillingPick 16 ND 1943 uniface serial number A/1 528042, uniface in purple blue and lilac on teal and multicolour underprint, EF. Along with a 1 PoundPick 22 Law 1949 (1951) possibly a first series prefix serial number A/1 744381 and a high grade example in a PCGS Currency holder Choice About UNC 58, a Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited print in reddish brown on pale lime green and pale red underprint and watermarked with the allegorical figure of Malta, also features the St. George Cross at left on obverse awarded to the people of Malta for their courage, bravery and involvement in World War II being under constant besiege by Axis forces, serving to "bear witness to the heroism and devotion of its people".
RomanDenarii (5) Trajan (98-117AD) Obverse: Laureate bust right, IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OP[TIMO AVG GER DAC], Reverse: Mars advancing right, carrying trophy P M TR P COS VI P P SPQR 2.92 grammes, RIC 337, Near Fine, with some weakness to the legend. Hadrian (117-138AD) Struck 128AD. Obverse: Bust right Laureate HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS PP, Reverse: Victory seated left holding wreath and palm, COS III, 3.24 grammes, RIC 345, Near Fine/Fine, toned. Trajan (98-117AD) Rome Mint. Obverse: Laureate bust right IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P, Reverse: Aequitas standing left with scales, COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, 3.38 grammes, RIC 118 RCV 3122, Fine, the reverse slightly better. Julia Mamaea (193-211AD) Obverse: Diademed and draped bust right, IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, Reverse Vesta standing half left, holding palladium and sceptre, VESTA, 2.82 grammes, RIC 360, Good Fine with some edge cracks. Julia Domna (196-202AD) Obverse: Draped bust right IVLIA PIA FELIX, Reverse: Venus seated left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left, RSC 212, RIC 388c (Caracalla) VF
Luxembourg5 Centimes 1860 KM#22.2 UNC with minor cabinet friction, a pleasing and even blue tone, very attractive with much eye appeal, we note this is the first we have offered of this date
Sixpence 1900 ESC 1770, Bull 3293 Choice UNC with original cartwheel lustre, enhanced by a rich gold and olive tone, a superb and eye-catching piece retaining some original mint bloom in places, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest of 64 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Scotland (6) a very interesting selection in various grades ranging from Fine - VF to about UNC - UNC including examples from transition between the Bank's Coat of Arms and the Sir Walter Scott portrait issues from The British Linen Bank (5) comprising 1 Pounds signature Walker but different designs (2) consisting of the Pick 166c (BY SC208b; PMS BL71b) dated 25th January 1966 serial number O/4 159082 and the Second Thomas De La Rue issue Pick 169a (BY SC210; PMS BL75) prefix B/5 dated 5th November 1969. 5 Pounds (2) including Pick 161b (BY SC214c; PMS BL67e) dated 18th October 1957 series O/11 014837 signature Anderson and the Second Thomas De La Rue Issue Pick 167b (BY SC216b; PMS BL76b) signature Walker prefix H/12 dated 17th July 1964. And the large sized 'Horse Blanket' 20 Pounds note Pick 164 (BY SC236; PMS BL73) signature A.P. Anderson a very first prefix and date for this type dated 14th February 1962 series G/5 09/319. The lot also includes an example of The Royal Bank of Scotland 5 Pounds Pick 323c (BY SC807c; PMS RB58d) dated 1st April 1955 signatures Ballantyne & Campbell series G 10575/4872, uniface blue on yellow. A very collectible group with the British Linen Bank examples bearing historical significance caused by the ground-breaking decision of the Bank to transition between designs for their final issues before being acquired by the Bank of Scotland
America South (76) a vast selection mostly UNC and comprises various all different notes circa 1950-60's to modern and features examples of different printers including some English as Waterlow & Thomas De La Rue along with American Banknote Company and others. Countries consist of Argentina including a 5 Pesos Pick 264 L. 12.962 & 13.571 and some overprint examples, Bolivia, Brazil also including some overprinted examples, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador a beautiful 1980's denomination set 5 to 100 Sucres, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru including a very attractive 500 Soles de Oro Pick 91, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. A certainly eye-catching group
France (2) a pair of 1000 Francs including "Ceres Et Mercure" Type 1927 modified Pick 90c (Fayette F38.30) dated 20th October 1938 signatures de Bletterie, Rousseau & Favre-Gilly block A.4610 306 number 115225306, GVF with usual small inner body holes and very tiny edge nicks on this very large sized note with an alluring and pleasing appearance. These earlier French series notes incorporate various beautiful and colourful designs and are very hard to maintain and find in high grade due to their nature with not very thick paper and especially this example with it's excessively large size. Ochre, blue and multicolour with portraits of Ceres and Mercury, also serving as watermarks, at upper left and right obverse with 2 cherubs - with Cock lower centre left holding sickle and maritime at right with paddle and anchor. The reverse with a four various craftsmen figures - Mathematician/Astronomer, Blacksmith, Painter/Artist and Scientist/Alchemist, on a river scene backroad with bota and ships. Along with the "Commerce Et Industrie" Type 1940 Pick 96a (Fayette F39.3) a LAST date 19th December 1940 for this signature type de Bletterie, Rousseau & Favre-Gilly block T.1260 963 number 031493963, about UNC or near so with minor rust at left 2 pinholes mostly marginal and very pleasing and scarce in this high grade World War II period note. Multicolour with allegorical female portraits at left and right with flowers, butterflies, agricultural produce and Cock on obverse. The reverse with illustration of Factories and ships in the background and allegorical man representing Industry at left with hammers, anvil, cog wheel and related along with Ceres at right holding the Caduceus staff representing Commerce with boat and anchor. Watermarked with another allegorical female portrait. An alluring and beautiful design certain to be enjoyed by any collector
Ireland (Northern) Bank of Ireland Second Northern Ireland Type C "Sterling" issue 10 PoundsPick 67b (BY NI.224b, PMI BA 121) ND 1985 signature D J Harrison and a first of the double prefix for this signature type and lower serial number AA 000115, otherwise this type starts at single letter prefix X with some stating even W 900001, a fresh and crisp UNC and very alluring in this high grade. These were the last issues for this design and introduced the word 'STERLING' below denomination at centre obverse and the '£' symbol was added to numerical values at corners. These changes made to reflect the end of the fixed exchange rate of par between the Irish Pound (Punt) and British Pound Sterling that took place in March 1979. A Thomas De La Rue engraving and printing but without imprint and in brown on multicolour featuring a statue of Hibernia at right and the well-recognized for the Bank - Medusa head at left with the row of the same head at upper centre with the exception that its now featured in the underprint. The reverse with various illustrations representing industry at centre of which is the Bank's building along with the Short Belfast - the heavy lift turboprop freighter plane with only 10 aircraft constructed, textile and thread rolls and the passenger ocean liner SS Canberra. An amazing 250 metre and 17 million Pounds liner that was named after the federal capital of Australia, Canberra and sponsored by the Dame Pattie Menzies, GBE, wife of the then Prime Minister of Australia - Robert Menzies. The ship entered service in 1961 and made her maiden voyage starting in June, operating on the combined P&O-Orient Line service between the United Kingdom and Australasia. So popular, the ship appeared in the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever and in 1997 Gerard Kenny released the single "Farewell Canberra" which was specially composed for the last voyage, before it was withdrawn and sold to ship breakers for scrapping, and left for Gadani ship-breaking yard in Pakistan. Being such a solid construction, the scrapping process took a year instead of the planned 3 months. The ship also served as a troopship in the Falklands War being requisitioned by the MOD and quickly refitted for the purpose she sailed on 9th April 1982 travelling 9,000 nautical miles (17,000 km) away from the UK mainland and being put in the heart of the conflict she was nicknamed the Great White Whale.
Straits Settlements 1 DollarPick 16b dated 1st January 1935 serial number I/87 05686 signature Rex Curall, a presentable VF and a Scarce date for this issue always keenly sought after. Mainly blue on multicolour featuring a portrait of KingGeorge V on obverse and the reverse with an illustration of a tiger at centre and an Allegorical bust at left. printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. , New Malden, Surrey and watermarked with a Tiger's head
Africa (13) all in various grades to UNC and a pleasing amalgamation of notes including a South AfricaReserve Bank Full Denomination set of the ND 2012 Nelson Mandela without Omron Rings & various animal life issue 10 to 200 Rands Pick 133 - 137 (5). Along with a selection of Kenya late 1960's to 1990's (8) including examples of the President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta obverse issues (6) consisting of 5 Shillings (3) Pick 6b serial number A/44 703045. Pick 11b serial number B/34 440551. And Pick 15 serial number C/33 157012. 10 Shillings Pick 16 serial number C/27 944913. 20 Shillings Pick 3c variety with Arabic value numerals at upper left and lower right corners serial number A/22 147783. And 100 ShillingsPick 10b variety with western values only serial number A/23 836263. Together with President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi obverse issues (2) including the 50 Shillings Pick 22d serial number D/80 978415. And the 100 Shillings Pick 27g dated 1st January 1995 serial number BA 7487725. A very collectible group
Canada Dominion of Canada 1 DollarPick 18a (DC-8e) variety with value numerals in the corners dated 1st June 1878 Payable at Montreal blue serial number 255590 plate B manuscript signature at left Taylor and printed signature Harrington at right, about VG. Black on green underprint featuring a portrait of Countess of Dufferin on obverse and seal of Queen Victoria on reverse. Printed by the BritishAmerican Banknote Company, Montreal. Hariot Georgina Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava VA CI DBE (1843 - 1936) was a British peeress and the great-granddaughter of both United Irishmen patriot and hero Archibald Hamilton Rowan as well as the political writer, activist, and Irish nationalist General George Cockburn. She was known for her success in the role of "diplomatic wife", and for leading an initiative to improve medical care for women in British India. For an example with red serial number and payable at Toronto see next lot
World circa early 1900's onwards (119) all in mixed grades most between Good to VF and the majority of notes from Russia, including U.S.S.R, and Germany, including Reich banknote and Darlehenskassenscheine and a Not geld 50 Pfennig Siegburg. Also some Africa and other European issues. Some more scarcer or interesting issues include the desirable Belgian Congo 20 Franc Pick 10 dated 15th September 1937 without place of issue. The Russia Treasury 20 and 40 Rubley Pick 38 and Pick 39, also known as "Kerenskiy Rubble". Soviet State Loan Bonds for the development of the national economy 100 Rubley (2) 1955 Green and 1956 red along with a Latvia Soviet State 5 Rubley Lottery ticket 1958 blue. Germany Occupied territories - Lithuania 3 Rubble 1916 Pick R123b and others. An interesting amalgamation of notes certain to attract attention
Five Pound Crown 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, the reverse an intricate and well-executed design showing the Young Head portrait of Queen Victoria, plus other inventions of the Victorian Era, the Steam Train, Paddle Steamer, PennyFarthing Bicycle and the Telephone. S.L77 in an First Releases NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo, comes with certificate and booklet
World in silver (14) South Africa One Rand (2) 1967 English Legend KM#72.1 UNC, 1967 Afrikaans legend KLM#72.2 UNC. Switzerland20 Francs 1996B Dragon of Breno KM#77 UNC with some hairlines, Norway 50 Kroner (3) 1978 King Olav V 75th Birthday KM#424, UNC with light golden tone. 1991 Skiiers - 1994 Winter Olympics - Lillehammer (2) KM#431 both nFDC lightly toned. GB Crown 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer S.LL4SilverProof UNC in capsule. Isle of Man Crown 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday Silver Proof UNC. Austria 25 Schillings 1964Franz Grillparzer KM#2895.1 Lustrous AU/UNC with light toning. Belgium50 Francs 1958 Brussels World Fair KM#150.1 UNC with golden tone. Germany (4) 10 Marks (3) 1972J Munich Olympics KM#131 UNC with good subdued lustre, 1972J KM#132 UNC and lustrous with some contact marks, 1989G 40th Anniversary of the Republic KM#173 Lustrous UNC, 5 Marks 1969G Theodor Fontane 1819-1898 150th Anniversary of his Birth KM#125.1 About UNC and lustrous
Accessories a mixed group includes a large Wooden medalcabinet with 6 drawers, total size 575mm x 375mm x 290mm, Storage boxes, Westminster-style or similar (13), Lindner carrying boxes (2) , each containing 4 Lindner trays, both lockable with keys, a Leuchtturm Aluminium case containing 4 display trays, lockable with key, Mini Coin Albums (2), Albums (2) a Whitman Album for a GB type set Edward VII to Elizabeth II and a USA Washington Quarter Album, Books (2) Coins of the World by Richard G.Doty, and Check Your Change by Rotographic Ltd and certificates (12) for the Concorde Milestones Coin Collection, all in good second-hand condition (total weight over 25 Kilos)
Coins of the RomanEmpire an 18-coin set comprising a coin from each emperor as follows: - Gordian III, Gallienus, Claudius II Gothicus, Tetricus I, Aurelian, Constantine I, Licinius I, Constans, Constantine II, Constantius II, Constantius Gallus, Julian II, Valens, Valentinian, Gratian, Constantine and Hadrian, along with a 'Widow's Mite' mostly base metal issues, two in silver in a Westminster box, 17 with certificates
Pennies (2) 1887 Freeman 125 dies 12+N, UNC or near so with traces of lustre and minor cabinet friction, 1892 Freeman 134 dies 12+N, UNC or very near so with traces of lustre and a few small spots
Roman Ae Antoninianii (5) Aurelian (270-275AD) Obverse: Bust right radiate and cuirassed, IMP C AVRELIANVS, Reverse: Emperor standing right, clasping hands with Concordia, standing left, CONCORDIA MILITVM, Mintmark V* in exergue, RIC 244 Siscia, RIC 59 Rome, GVF/NEF with a thin flan crack. Aurelian (270-275AD) Obverse: Bust right radiate and cuirassed, IMP C AVRELIANVS, Reverse: Emperor standing right, clasping hands with Concordia, standing left, CONCORDIA MILITVM, Mintmark T* in exergue, Siscia Mint. RIC 215var, Good Fine. Tetricus I (271-274AD) Cologne Mint, Obverse: Bust right radiate and draped IMP C TERTICVS PF AVG, Reverse: Pax PAX AVG RCV 11243, GVF. Quintillus (270AD) Milan Mint. Obverse: Bust right, radiate, IMP QVINTILLVS AVG, Reverse: Mars advancing with branch and spear, P in exergue, MARTI PACI, RIC 58P GVF on a slightly irregular flan. Quintillus (270AD) Rome Mint, Obverse: Radiate and draped bust right IMP CM AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Reverse: Fortuna standing left holding rudder on globe and cornucopia, Z in right field, Sear 11441, Good Fine/Fine
Roman Ar Antoninianii (3) Saloninus (257-258AD) Rome. Obverse: Bust right, radiate and draped, LIC COR SAL VALERIANVS N CAES, Reverse Saloninus standing with spear and globe, captive at feet, P to right field 3.47 grammes, RCV 10771, NVF. Gallienus (253-268AD) Rome. Obverse: Radiate and draped bust right IMP C P LIC GALLIENUS AVG, Reverse: Virtus standing left with spear and shield, VIRTVS AVG, 3.70 grammes, RCV 10411 NVF. Postumus (260-269AD) Obverse: Bust right, radiate and draped, IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Reverse Hercules standing with club and lion skin, 2.52 grammes, RCV 10944, a large fragment missing from 9 to 11 o'clock, Fine. Ae Antoninianii (2) Postumus (260-269AD) Cologne Mint. Obverse: Bust right, radiate and draped, IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Reverse: IOVI STATORI RCV 10954, NEF/GVF. Postumus (260-269AD) Cologne Mint, Obverse: Bust right , radiate and draped, IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Reverse: Jupiter advancing left, looking back, holding thunderbolt and sceptre, RIC 311, VF/NVF
World a small group (10) South AfricaFive Shillings 1956 KM#52 AU/UNC attractively toned. CeylonFive Rupees 1957 2500 Years of Buddhism KM#126 EF. Philippines (2) 50 Centavos 1944S KM#183 NEF with golden tone, 50 Centavos 1947 KM#184 Lustrous UNC with some gold toning. Denmark (2) 2 Kroner 1958 (h) C;S Princess Margrethe's 18th Birthday KM#845 UNC and lustrous, lightly toning, 5 Kroner 1977 (h) S;B KM#863.1 UNC lightly toned. New ZealandFlorin 1961 KM#28.2 Lustrous UNC. Italy 10 Lire 1936R Yr.14 KM#80 Good Fine with some surface residue. Portugal 20 Reis 1883 KM#527 GVF/NEF. Sweden2 Kronor 1897 EB Oscar II Silver Jubilee KM#762 VF/GVF toned
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 Second type Reverse with 'ghost' date (date removed) awarded to 35518 G.Davies 4th.Bat. Imperial Yeomanry (mis-spelt Yeomanry on the edge) with three clasps:- Dreifontein, Paardeberg and Relief of Kimberley GVF with ribbon
Roman Ae Antoninianii (16) a varied group includes Claudius II (4), Gallienus (2), Salonina (2), Postumus, Vitorinus (4), Tetricus II and Aurelian (2) includes some Provincial types, in mixed grades, along with a Gallienus BillonTetradrachm of Alexandria, VG to VF
South Africa Proof Sets 1952 (2) each 9 coins, no gold, Crown, Halfcrown, Two Shillings, One Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence, Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing KM#PS25 the first set UNC to FDC the silver nicely matched, the bronze with some toning, retaining much mint lustre, the second set nFDC to FDC the silver nicely matched, the bronze with good lustre with light toning in places, both sets in the blue 11-coin boxes
South Africa INA Fantasy Crown 1937 Edward VIII crowned and draped bust with KING EMPEROR legend, in Barton-style gold plate, Plain edge, 20.45 grammes, nFDC with minor hairlines, retaining much mint brilliance, stated by the vendor to be unique
Penny 1869 VG with some scratches, all major details clear, Rare, South Africa 2 1/2 Cents 1997 SilverProof in the green box of issue in capsule nFDC toned, Australia One Dollar 2014P ANZAC day UNC in the Perth Mint wallet of issue, as part of a group of GB and World (39) includes Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia, South Africa, Israel, Mauritius mostly 20th Century in base metal, includes a along with a Gibraltar Pin badge, boxed and a small group of World Banknotes (25) in mixed grades includes Zimbabwe 100 Trillion Dollars 2008 UNC
World a small group (7) South AfricaCrowns (4) 1948 KM#31 (2) GVF and NEF with a hint of gold tone, 1950 KM#31 About VF, 1952 300th Anniversary of the Founding of Capetown KM#40.2 NEF with some surface residue, with underlying pastel tone, CanadaDollars (3) 1935 KM#30 EF the obverse with some hairlines, 1949 The Matthew KM#47 GEF and lustrous, 1964 Charlottetown KM#58 VF/GVF with some surface deposit, this possibly removable with care
Scotland The British Linen Bank Fourth Waterlow Bank's Arms 5 Pounds Pick 161b (BY SC214c; PMS BL67e) very LAST date & prefix issue of this type before the re-designed size reductions and bearing signature of A. P. Anderson dated 4th August 19559 serial number Y/11 011655, a pleasing high grade about UNC and Exceptionally Rare example, or 'Scottish UNC' as some would say due to the engrained habit of Scottish bank tellers of folding the large sized notes in order to fit them in their tills. The obverse in blue on light green and red sunburst underprint featuring Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre surrounded by value in panels at left and right and at far left - a panel displaying Ditat and seated helmeted Athena (Pallas). The reverse in blue on light green underprint featuring an enlarged Ditat helmeted Athena (Pallas) panel at centre and numerical value panels at left and right. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London on 'granite' paper containing red and blue silk fibres as an additional security feature.
Shilling 1918 ESC 1428, Bull 3807 UNC with a rich and multi-coloured gold, blue, olive and magenta tone, a superb piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Scotland Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited Thirteenth issue Waterloo & Sons 1 PoundPick S331b (BY SC404d; PMS CO61f) dated 6th January 1943 signatures Irving & Thomson serial number 25I 232832 suffix dash and solid triangle, EF or better with a stamp in reverse margin reading "HUNSLOW.123755". Blue on red/yellow underprint featuring a portrait of Lord Pitcairn, the first Chairman of the Bank at bottom centre and at upper centre an illustration of the allegorical figures from the Head office building's pediment. The reverse featuring a blue guilloche panel with an image of Bank's Head office building flanked by values.
Sarawakundated 4 Gallon token (2) Binatang District Council - Water Council Obverse: B. D. C around a central hole, Reverse: 4 GALL around a central hole, 20mm diameter , weight 1.95grstruck at the Royal mint EF nicely toned and lustrous A/UNC
Africa (35) a tantalizing mostly high grade group about UNC - UNC with various all different denominations, issuers and colourful notes. Consisting of Angola1000 EscudosPick 103 1972. Lesotho 2 MalotiPick 4a ND 1981. Mozambique (11) including an earlier example 20 CentavosPick 60 dated 5th November 1914, this in Fine or near. Along with the Provisional Overprint issues 50 Escudos Pick 116 dated 1970 (1976) and 100 Escudos Pick 117 dated 1961 (1976). Also, 1980 issues (2) 100 Meticais Pick 126 and 1000 meticais Pick 128, the later with a fairly earlier serial number AA 0018891. Together with 500 Meticais Pick 131b 1986. 1000 Meticais Pick 132a lower number AB 0016400. 5000 meticais Pick 133a 1988 earlier serial number AA 0019482. 1991 denomination trio (3) 500 Meticais Pick 134, 1000 Meticais Pick 135 and 5000 Meticais Pick 136. Sierra Leone1 LeonePick 5d 1981. South Africa10 RandPick 123b. South Africa 10 Rand Pick 123b signature Mboweni. Somaliland (2) 5 Shillings Pick 1a 1994 and 100 ShillingsPick 5b 1996. Zaire (7) including 5 Zaire's Pick 26Aa 1985 printer: Hotel de Moniz - Zaire. 20000 Zaire's Pick 39 1991. Various denominations all from 1993 (4) 10 Nouveau Makuta = 0.10 Noveau Zaire's Pick 49. 50 Nouveau Makuta = 0.50 Noveau Zaire's Pick 51 Hotel de monaiz / green + red-brown. 5 Nouveau Zaires Pick 53a. 10 Nouveau Zaire's Pick 54aGerman print : Giescke & Devrienta. Also a 500 Noveau Zaire's Pick 64A serial number prefix "X" double letter beginning with X - Hôtel des Monnaies - Zaïre (printed in Argentina; allegedly a non authorized issue). Zambia (9) including small near complete denomination sets like the ND 1980-88 (3) 2 Kwaca Pick 24c, 5 Kwacha Pick 25c and 10 Kwacha Pick 26e. Also, ND 1989-91 signature Bussiere (3) 10 Kwacha Pick 31b, 20 Kwacha Pick 32b and 100 Kwacha Pick 34. Also, 1992 signature Mulaisho print TDLR (3) 20 Kwacha Pick 36a, 50 Kwacha Pick 37a and 100 kwacha Pick 38a and these with matching 2 last digits of the serial numbers. Together with a Zimbabwe 500 Dollars Pick 11b 2004. Nigeria (2) 10 Naira Pick 25c ND 1984-2000 and 100 Naira Pick 28j 2010.
ScotlandBank of Scotland 5 Pounds Pick 106b (BY SC119b; PMS BA106d) second and last date for 8th March 1966 the signature pair Polwarth & Watson with only 600,000 recorded issued serial number F 351430, about UNC and pleasing in these high grades. Brown on light brown and slate blue with a thistle motif, Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre flanked by value wording in black panels. To lower centre is a slate blue medallion flanked by filled denomination numerical values. Reverse in Brown with bank's shield at centre flanked by 2 circular panels - Bank's Coat of Arms to left and a sailing ship to right.
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland Reduced size Lizars design 1 PoundPick 322b (BY SC802d; PMS RB55d) dated 1st October 1949 signature Thomas Brown serial number P/1 476204, about UNC - UNC and pleasing in this high grade. Blue on pale yellow and red/brown sunburst underprint featuring Portrait of George I flanked by the Lion of England and Scotland's Unicorn, along with female allegorical figures at lower left and right. The reverse with a blue panel value and Bank's name at centre flanked by illustrations of the Head office buildings with Edinburgh at left and Glasgow at right, the later without the W. Egan's hidden name.
Roman (2) Maximinus I (235-238AD) Rome Mint. Obverse: Bust right draped and cuirassed, MAXIMINIVS PIVS AVG GERM, Reverse: Fides standing holding two standards, FIDES LILITVM SC, RCV 8327, RIC 43 Fine. Sestertius Crispina (178-191AD) Obverse Bust right, CRISPINA AVGVSTA, Reverse: CONCORDIA S C Concord seated left with patera and cornucopia VG with green patina RIC 665 VG with green patination
18th CenturyShillings to Halfpennies (8) Shilling Nottinghamshire - Newark 1811 View of a building/T.STANSHALL. CHAs MOOR, RICHd FISHER, Wm FILLINGHAM, Wm READETT AND T.WILSON in 6 lines, Good Fine/Fine. Pennies (2) Glasgow - Phoenix Iron Works 1813 Fine, Trade and Navigation 1814 Fine, Halfpennies (4) Hull - I.K.Picard Lead Works 1812 Fair. Norfolk - Norwich Dunham and Yallop 1811 Fair, Somerset - Bristol Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory 1811 VG. Canada (2) Montreal undated T.S.Brown & Co. Importers of Hardwares Reverse: a selection of tools Fine. Cuidad Rodrigo 1812 Fine
RomanSestertiusCommodus 190AD Obverse: Bust right, laureate, M COMMOD ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT PP, Reverse: Genius standing left holding a patera and cornucopiae, altar at left RIC 561, Fine/VG
South AfricaSilverKrugerrands 2017 (2) each with the 50th Anniversary privy mark in the reverse field, each One ounce of .999 silver FDC in the black South African Mint boxes of issue with certificates
South AfricaCrown 1949 Proof KM#40.1 only 800 pieces minted nFDC with a few light marks and a handling marks on the obverse, retaining much original lustre, a very pleasing piece and rare thus
Groat 1837 ESC 1922, Bull 2520, Davies 383 dies 1A, Obverse: Small head, right legs of the N's in BRITANNIAR point to rim beads, UNC, the obverse choice and lustrous, the reverse with superb gold/bronze toning and minor friction to the high points only. By far the scarcer of the two die pairings for this date
RomanSestertiusFaustina Jr. (161-180AD) Rome Mint. Obverse: Draped bust right wearing circle of pearls FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, Reverse: Juno. Veiled, standing left, holding patera and sceptre, peacock stands left at feet with head reverted, IVNONI REGINAE RIC 1651, 27.41 grammes, Fine or slightly better
Africa Central (25) a selection in album pages mixed grades mostly UNC circa 1970's to modern comprising various issues from Angola, Congo & Congo Democratic Republic and Zaire. Includes an interesting Zaire 500 Nouveau Zaires Pick 64A serial # prefix "X" double letter beginning with X - Hôtel des Monnaies - Zaïre (printed in Argentina; allegedly a non-authorized issue). Also, some come in denomination sets and including some examples of both German and African printers
England (4) consisting of a ProvincialStamford, Spalding & Boston Banking Company Limited 5 Pounds dated 18th October 1899 No. L4330, signature cut-cancelled (Outing 2036f; Grant 5636C), VG with a 4mm oblong centre hole, bank stamps on reverse and still presentable. The note comes with a descriptive short historical background printout. Along with a Wales - Cwmni y Ddafad Ddu Cymreig, 'Black Sheep/Bull Bank' SPECIMEN 5 Swllt (Shillings) Menai bridge type with 3 feathers at Fleur de Lis top left and overprint ENGHRAIFFT (translated from Welsh meaning Example) in blue to lower left and serial number 990953, UNC. Also included in the lot are a Bradbury Wilkinson Promotional Test note in main blue and multicolour value of 100 portrait of King Charles I at right and uniface, along with a display cardboard postage stamp sheet - Her Majesty's stamps from The Stamp Show 2000, Earls Court, London.
Roman (2) Follis Maxentius (306-312AD) Obverse: Bust right, laureate IMP C MAXENTIVS PF AVG, Reverse Roma looking left in hexastyle temple with knobs as acroteria, holding globe and spear, shield at her side, mintmark RET, 6.56 grammes, RIC Rome 258, Sear 14988, Fine/Good Fine, bold for the grade, Reduced Follis Maximinus II (309-312AD) Obverse Bust right, laureate and cuirassed, Reverse: Genio standing left, tower on left, loins draped, holding patera and cornucopiae, star in right field, mintmark PLN, 5.02 grammes, RIC 209b, Fine
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland further Reduced size Lizars design 1 PoundPick 325a (BY SC804b; PMS RB56b) dated 1st December 1965 signature G.P. Robertson serial number CJ 330404, a choice UNC and very pleasing in this high grade. Blue on pale yellow and red/brown sunburst underprint featuring Portrait of George I flanked by the Lion of England and Scotland's Unicorn, along with female allegorical figures at lower left and right. The reverse with a blue panel value and Bank's name at centre flanked by illustrations of the Head office buildings with Edinburgh at left and Glasgow at right, the later with the W. Egan's hidden name.
Hong Kong (5) all about UNC - UNC and a colourful selection of notes comprising a selection of the Standard Chartered Bank Mythical Animals & Blossom 1st January 1995 issues (3) including the 10 DollarsPick 284b (Mars S17) series C 965396, Mythical Fish. 20 DollarsPick 285b (Mars S18a) series J 992051, Mythical tortoise Bixi (6th son of the dragon). 50 DollarsPick 286b (Mars S27a) series A 195452, Chinze. All watermarked with the well-recognized helmeted warrior and the Bank's monogram. Also, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 10 Dollars Pick 400a (Mars G19) series BG 378017, mainly in purple and blue with geometric figures. Along with the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) 20 Dollars Pick 212b 1st January 2012 series FJ 905586 signature title Chief Executive, Lion & Bank Building and illustration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Russia 1989 Lenin - The Ulyanov family 1879, Moscow Mint 72mm diameter in bronze, by G.Pravotorov Obverse: A young Lenin in a family group of 8 (Lenin seated on right) based on a photograph taken in Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk) where Lenin spent his childhood/Reverse: State Historical and Memorial Museum, The Motherland of Vladimir Lenin, UNC with antique bronze finish
Five Guineas 1701 Fine Work S.3456 VF or slightly better/About VF, bold and attractive, with a gentle edge bruise at 12 o'clock on the obverse, pleasing for the grade retaining much eye appeal, a popular coin in today's market. A highly important coin in the history of the milled coinage, the Fine Work type introduced more intricate detail and a superb sharp striking to the portrait, a significant advance to the quality of minting at the time, leading to further higher relief designs being produced in the 18th Century, right up to the introduction of the later machine-made milled coinage
Offered Here For Charity - Bank of England VIP tribute Twenty Pounds No. 5 note Merlyn Lowther QE II & Sir Edward Elgar B386 Series E Second Historical Series Foil Hologram & Windowed Thread issue 1999 and a First Run Low Non-circulation serial number AA01 000005, about UNC - UNC. According to Duggleby the lowest possible circulation serial number available of this Series E Historical Twenty Pounds before this offering is AA01 000031. This note from the Governor of the Bank of England in the original anti reflective museum glass frame with a note reading "From The Governor Of The / Bank of England / Note No. 5 of New Series 1999". It appears the note has not been glued in the frame and is held by precisely placed small holders with a small gap for each corner of the note to be inserted in. It has become a common tradition for the Bank of England to hold back the first printed notes with low or symbolic serial numbers when a new issue is released. Such notes are attributed to dignitaries, royalty and institutions that usually receive or were involved in the development of the new issue, for example Her Majesty the Queen traditionally receives the very first 000001 note, the Churchill War Rooms received the new Polymer Churchill 5 Pound note with the end of World War II year serial number AA01 001945, and the Winchester Cathedral received the new Polymer Jane Austen 10 Pound note with a serial number AA01 001817 marking the year that Jane Austen was buried there. A number of first run circulation serial numbers, the Bank of England is known to donate in Charity Auctions for various causes and many of these notes are very sought after by collectors and usually realise high figures as for example the very first possible circulation number of the 20 Pounds Bailey with serial number AA01 000007 realized £2,100, the first public available Churchill Polymer 5 Pounds serial number AA01 000017 realized £4,150 and the Jane Austen Polymer 10 Pounds AA01 000010 realized £7,200. In regard to this note the serial numbers prior to this one were reportedly donated as follows to H.M. the Queen, the Prime Minister, the Bank of England Governor and the Chancellor.
Hong Kong The Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China10 DollarsPick 55a (Mars Illustrated Catalogue of Hong Kong Currency S12, KNB34a) and a very FIRST date for this type 1st July 1931 with 1 printed & 1 hand signed signature serial number T/G 029439, original GVF - about EF and an Exceptionally Rare note especially in this high grade for this very first date of issue. The note in black and red on light red and green underprint featuring a portrait of a helmeted warrior at left and the Royal Coat of Arms at centre on obverse. The reverse with an illustration of rice field farmers at work and pagoda building. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited London and watermarked with a helmeted warrior same as on obverse facing left. A very tough to acquire seldom offered example of this early first date for this type and perhaps one of the very few high-grade examples seen if not the highest. According to our research no examples of this date have been offered in grades above VF in fact the PMG Population report indicates only 32 recorded examples of this type at the time of writing with none above Choice VF 35 with the majority between VF20 and VF30, the only 1 highest graded being Choice VF35 EPQ. According to the story this note had been hiding away in a big and old late 1800's book in the possession and gifted to the owner's family from the time of their grandfather and his sister (grandmother). They were based in Chatham and the grandfather was working for the Navy at the time, serving regular tours to China, Hong Kong and general Asia and the grandfather's sister lived in Hong Kong with her husband who unfortunately passed away in one of Hong Kong's major earthquakes after which she returned to the UK. It is uncertain which of the two was the book containing this note gifted to and who had brought it back, but it is certain that this note is a fabulous and Rare find
Sovereign 1887M Young Head, Shield Reverse, Marsh 68, a superior and highly lustrous example, GEF/UNC and prooflike, Very Rare and desirable, especially so in the high grade, rated R3 by Marsh and fully justified, the finest example we have offered in 17 years, we note an example described as EF in London Coins Auction A155 4/12/2016 (Lot 1527) realised £3000 hammer price, this coin considerably superior
GermanyEmpire Reichsschuldenverwaltung REICHSKASSENSCHEIN 50 Mark Pick 6 (Ros. 8) dated 10th January 1882 series F number 0225974, original VG and Exceptionally Rare and seldom offered highest denomination for the series note. Still retaining the strong dark brown colour and featuring a winged seated allegorical figure holding a sand hourglass in one hand and the Caduceus (Staff of Hermes) - symbol of commerce and negotiation, in the other hand, farming tools and agricultural products along bottom and shield illustrating the Reichsadler (Imperial Eagle) Coat of Arms. These issues now used amongst the various empire states and this the highest denomination for the series and a very high denomination for the time that could equal a regular worker's monthly wage. The small 5 Mark denominations of the same and the first series are also offered in this sale. The PMG Population Report currently shows no recorded examples and our research could find only 1 offered in recent times in the VF grade that realised 9400 Euro, so this presents a unique opportunity for any collector to acquire this very rare note with possibly very few survivors left
Five Pound Crown 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, the reverse an intricate and well-executed design showing portrait of Queen Victoria, plus other inventions of the Victorian Era, the Steam Train, Paddle Steamer, PennyFarthing Bicycle, and telephone, each within a series of cogwheels, edge inscription WORKSHOP OF THE WORLD, by John Bergdahl GoldProofS.L77, FDC in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo, one of the first 100 struck in a Royal Mint box with certificate and booklet, Certificate Number 001, these certificate 001 numbers are seldom offered and are keenly sought after. Only 725 minted of this type
South Africa Krugerrand Proof Set 1997 the 4-coin 30th Anniversary set comprising Krugerrand, Half Krugerrand, Quarter Krugerrand and One Tenth Krugerrands, the Krugerrand with the 30th Anniversary Privy mark in the reverse field, all Gold Proofs, the Quarter and One Tenth coins with very minor imperfection, both retaining practically full mint brilliance, near FDC to FDC in the wooden box of issue with certificate
South Africa Krugerrand Proof Set 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir WinstonChurchill a 4-coin set comprising Krugerrand, Half Krugerrand, Quarter Krugerrand and One Tenth Krugerrand all Gold Proofs with the 'Winston Churchill 50 Years' privy mark in the reverse fields FDC along with the Crown-sized Silvermedallion commemorating Churchill as a war correspondent and member of the South African Light Horse regiment during the second South African War 1899-1902 Proof FDC. All in the wooden SA Mint box of issue. Number 35 of an issue limited to 100 sets, sure to become a much sought after set
South Africa Krugerrand Proof Set 2015 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain a 4-coin set comprising Krugerrand, Half Krugerrand, Quarter Krugerrand and One Tenth Krugerrand all Gold Proofs with the 75 Battle of Britain and plane Privy Mark in the reverse fields FDC in the SA Mint box of issue with certificate. Only 250 sets issued and sure to become a sought after set
Colombia 150 Pesos Gold 1971 6th Pan-American Games, Reverse: Symbols on raft within an inner circle, the outer circle with 11 different sports depicted, KM#252 the impressive 50mm diameter .900 Gold Proof issue, nFDC lightly toning, with some contact marks and hairlines, a seldom seen issue, our archive auction results database stretching back to 2003 shows we have not previously offered this issue
GroatRichard III RICARD legend, S.2156 type 2b, mintmark Boar's Head 2, 2.47 grammes, some unevenness to the edge, otherwise VF, very rare and sought after in all grades
Five Pound Crown 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, the reverse an intricate and well-executed design showing portrait of Queen Victoria, plus other inventions of the Victorian Era, the Steam Train, Paddle Steamer, PennyFarthing Bicycle, and telephone, each within a series of cogwheels, edge inscription WORKSHOP OF THE WORLD, by John Bergdahl GoldProofS.L77, in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo, in a Royal Mint box with certificate and booklet, one of the first 100 struck of a total mintage of only 725.
USA Dime 1916D Mercury, Breen 3599 in an NGC holder and graded VF30. The 1916D Mercury Dime is one of the legendary rarities of the US coinage, with even lower grade examples now realising top prices. Only 264,000 pieces were minted, by far the lowest mintage in the series
Crown 1932 ESC 372, Bull 3641 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a well struck example and very scarce in this high grade, The finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Only a tiny fraction of the extremely low mintage of 2,395 coins surely remain in this grade. We note an example graded LCGS 80 sold in London Coins Auction A148 1/9/2015 for £1000 hemmer price, this example a full grade higher
South AfricaNatura Coinage 1997 One Ounce of .999 Gold, Obverse: Buffalo's Head, Reverse: Buffalo defending itself from attacking lioness, KM#210 Proof FDC in the green SA Mint box of issue with certificate
Half Sovereign 1838 Marsh 414 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, an extremely high grade example with original brilliance, highly lustrous and with exceptional eye appeal, the lightest friction to the highest points on the obverse prevent the elusive 80 grade. A rare date and hard to find in all grades, this borne out by the fact it is the only example and the finest thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. We note this coin now lists at £2500 UNC in the Standard Catalogue
Royal Mint Trial pieces (18) a fascinating group contains pieces from many of the recognised trial series 1957-c.1963 as follows:- 1) No Denomination Obverse: Britannia Striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Royal Mint Buildings and Gates THE ROYAL MINT LONDON 36mm diameter, weight 30.79 grammes in silver, undated EF with matt finish. 2) Ten Pence Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 10, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral 28.5mm diameter in cupro-nickel, milled edge, weight 11.14 grammes UNC with minor contact marks. 3) Obverse: Five Pence Trial, Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 5, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral 23.5mm diameter in cupro-nickel, milled edge, weight 5.67 grammes GEF. 4) Two Pence Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 2, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral, 26mm diameter in bronze, plain edge, weight 7.18 grammes, Lustrous UNC with some toning. 5) One Penny Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 1, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral 20mm diameter in bronze, plain edge, weight 3.6 grammes, Lustrous UNC, 6) Half Penny Trial, Obverse Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small fraction 1/2, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numerals, 17mm diameter in bronze, plain edge, weight 1.78 grammes, Lustrous UNC, the obverse with some toning, 7) Five Pence Trial Mule, undated, Obverse Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA as Bull PDS.6, Reverse: Tower mintmark in centre as Bull PDS.4, 24mm diameter in cupro-nickel, milled edge with incuse line in centre, not dissimilar to a security edge, weight 5.47 grammes, UNC, 8) One Penny Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Large number 1, no legend, 21.5mm diameter, weight 4.52 grammes, Bull PDS.3, GEF/AU with traces of lustre. 9) Half Penny Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Large 1/2 fraction, no legend, 19mm diameter, weight 2.19 grammes, Bull PDS.3, A/UNC with traces of lustre. 10) Royal Mint Trial Die 1961 No denomination, in aluminium or white metal, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1961 within 6-pointed star in centre, 15mm diameter, weight 1.05 grammes, plain edge EF. 11) Two Pence Trial in bronze, undated, Obverse: Tower mintmark in centre, Reverse large 2, no legend, plain edge, 21mm diameter, weight 4.06 grammes. similar in design to the Bull PDS.4 series with different weight. 12) One Penny Trial in bronze, undated, Obverse: Tower mintmark in centre, Reverse large 1, no legend, 18mm diameter, weight 1.98 grammes, plain edge, lustrous UNC with a slightly uneven tone. 13) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter in nickel-brass, 5.50 grammes, plain edge, A/UNC and lustrous. 14) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter in bronze, 5.74 grammes, plain edge, UNC and lustrous with minor cabinet friction. 15) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter possibly struck in steel, 5.08 grammes, plain edge, GEF. 16) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter possibly struck in nickel, 5.06 grammes, plain edge, A/UNC. 17) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter possibly struck in plated steel, 5.41 grammes, plain edge, GEF. 18) No denomination, Royal Mint Trial 31mm diameter in bronze Obverse Crown with ROYAL above and MINT below. Line and bead alternate border, Reverse: a large N, no legend, 11.6 grammes, plain edge, Good Fine, a group for the specialist collector, with some of the Royal Mint Trial die coins (15-17) in uncertain metals, worthy of further study, contains pieces not represented in the comprehensive J.T
South AfricaNatura Coinage 1998 L One Ounce of .999 Gold, Obverse: Leopard's Head in fine detail, Reverse: Leopard on tree branch, Proof the rare Londo Lozi issue KM#216 with a mintage of just 300 pieces, FDC in the green box of issue with plaque
South AfricaNatura Coinage 1998 One Ounce of .999 Gold, Obverse: Leopard's head in fine detail, Reverse: Leopard on tree branch, Proof KM#216 FDC in the green box of issue with certificate. The certificate stating that 'The Leopard' was awarded the 'Most Popular Coin Award' at the 1998 Singapore International Coin Show. The Leopard's Head obverse in particular shows stunning detail.
Halfpenny 1839 Bronzed Proof, as Peck 1523 but with 39 over 43 in the date, these produced from an altered 1843 die. The 1839 Proof sets were issued strictly to order until the mid-1840s, by which time the 1839 die was worn out. In a PCGS holder and graded PR65
Colombia 50 Pesos Gold 1971 6th Pan-American Games, two figures within inner circle, the outer circle with 11 different sports depicted, KM#251 nFDC with light toning, and some contact marks and hairlines, a seldom seen issue, our archive auction database stretching back to 2003 shows we have not previously offered this issue
Poland 5 Zlotych 1928 Y#18 GEF/AU, rare and considerably under-rated by Krause, we note at the time of writing, only four other examples available online, all significantly inferior to this piece and priced from £140-£250. Our archive database stretching back 17 years, shows we have not previously offered another piece
Ten Pence 2019 Letter C - CricketGoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. The Lettered reverse coins were originally issued in 2018. The 2019 C-Cricket coin minted as a Gold Proof to commemorate the England Cricket team winning the Cricket World Cup Final in one of the most thrilling games ever played. Certificate number 136 of only 256 pieces minted, this coin no longer listed on the Royal Mint website
Map of the World : Eastern and Western Hemispheres (c.1820) 74mm diameter undated, in white metal by T.Halliday, possibly struck by Edward Thomason, Eimer 1139a, Obverse: Detailed Map of the Eastern Hemisphere, the continents AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE and NEW HOLLAND (Australia) identified together with countries and some cities, Reverse: Detailed map of North and South America identified, together with countries and islands GEF boxed with good surfaces, rare
Farthings (1838) 1937 (1), 1939 (3), 1941 (2), 1942 (2), 1943 (2), 1944, 1946 (2), 1947 (1), 1948 (1088), 1950 (115), 1952 (72), 1953 (81), 1954 (136), 1955 (156), 1956 (155), UNC to BU the vast majority with good to full lustre, along with a further group comprising Farthing 1875H Fine, Half Farthing 1844 Lustrous UNC, Third Farthing 1913 Lustrous UNC and a group of South Africa Farthings (18) 1946 (3), 1954 (5), 1955 (5), 1959 (5) UNC to BU and lustrous
HalfpennyRichard IIIS.2171, North 1688, struck off-centre so mintmark not visible Obverse: R [ICAR] D D[I] GRA REX, with edge crack by DON of LONDON and a surface stress crack. Near Fine/Fine and very rare, comes with two tickets
Farthing 1806 Copper ProofPeck 1389 KF17, Obverse with Portrait 1 with incuse side whiskers, Reverse with Britannia's hair waved on the top, the olive branch with 7 leaves, all attached, attractively toned and with very light friction, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-FinchampsteadCollection
Farthings in LCGS holders (9) 1831 Peck 1466 EF, graded LCGS 60. 1843 Peck 1563 A/UNC with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 75. 1845 Reverse B, B of BRIT with full lower serif, graded LCGS 70. 1860 Toothed Border, 4 Berries, R over higher R in REG, LCGS Variety 10, A/UNC with traces of lustre. 1861 5 Berries, Freeman 503 dies 3+B EF with some lustre, graded LCGS 60. 1862 Small 8 in date, Freeman 507 dies 3+B EF with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 60. 1864 Plain 4 Freeman 511 dies 3+B, UNC with traces of lustre and minor cabinet friction, graded LCGS 78. 1865 Fat 8 LCGS Variety 02 A/UNC with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 70. 1865 5 over 2 Freeman 513 dies 3+B UNC with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 78
Switzerland5 Francs (23) 1934B Freiburg Shooting Festival X#S18 (2), 1936B Confederate Armament Fund (5), 1939 Zurich Exposition (3), 1948 Constitution Centennial (4), 1944B 500th Anniversary of the Battle of St.Jakob An der Birs (4), 1941 650th Anniversary (5) all lustrous Unc - BU
Farthing 1863 Freeman 509 dies 3+B in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78. The lightest of cabinet friction to the very highest points of the reverse prevent an 80 grade otherwise very attractive with glossy fields and slight traces of mint lustre. This date normally extremely difficult to find in high grades, see also the 'dot below lighthouse' variety example of this date offered in this sale
USA Confederate States & Obsolete Currency (15) in mixed grades from Good/VG to EF and including 2 modern contemporary replicas. Richmond 1 to 100 Dollars 1861 & 1864 issues (12) comprising the earlier 20 Dollars Cross-cut Cancelled Pick 33 (Criswell T20-141) B. Duncan, Richmond and First series with number 1. Together with 17th February 1864 dated issues (9) as 50 CentsPick 64a (Criswell T72-578) 1st series plate C. 1 Dollar Pick 65b (T71-574) Engraved & Printed by Keating's & Ball plate G with period before each letter. 1 Dollar Pick 65a (Criswell T71-572) engraved by Keating's & Ball plate H. 5 DollarsPick 67 (Criswell T69-562) series 5 plate D and with a possible confederate treasury red stamp with small part showing at lower left obverse. 5 Dollars Pick 67 (Criswell T69-560) series 2 plate A. 10 DollarsPick 68 (Criswell T68) 1st series plate F. 20 Dollars Pick 69 (Criswell T67-511) roman series VII two flourishes over "ICA" in "AMERICA", plate D and possible partial confederate treasury red stamp on lower left reverse. 50 DollarsPick 70 (Criswell T66-498) no flourish over "CON" in "CONFEDERATE" series 3 plate XA. 100 Dollars Pick 71 (Criswell T65-493) Series I plate B. The Replicas are of a $1000 1861 and $100 1862. Along with Civil War Confederate States of America $1,000 Loan 7% dated 20th February 1863 with portrait of Lieutenant General “Stonewall” T.J. Jackson at centre, this with pieces missing on right and bottom edge. The State of Alabama $1 dated 1st January 1863 1st Series, Criswell 1, Governor at left, tree and map at right, "ONE" green overprint with some staining and tiny pinholes. Citizens' Bank of Louisiana at Shreveport $50 ND (1800's) unissued. A pleasing group
Halfcrown 1926 First Head ESC 773, Bull 3728 Lustrous UNC a choice example, the reverse with traces of mint bloom, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85 the 1920-1926 issues are almost impossible to find in choice grade, the joint finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, We note an example described as UNC toned, slabbed in the lower grade of LCGS 80 realised £150 hammer price in London Coins Auction A151 in December 2015, this piece two full grades higher
Farthings in LCGS holders (8) 1874H Freeman 525 dies 4+C, UNC with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 78. 1875 varieties (3) 1875 Freeman 529 dies 3+C EF, graded LCGS 60. 1875 Freeman dies 3+C with 7 over low 7 in date, LCGS variety 12 Good Fine or better, graded LCGS 40. 1875 5 Berries, Large Date, Freeman 528 dies 3+B AU/GEF with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 78. 1879 Large 9 Freeman 540 dies 5+C UNC with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 78. 1879 Ordinary 9 Freeman 538 dies 5+C, A/UNC with minor cabinet friction, graded LCGS 75. 1903 Freeman 581 dies 1+B, Toned UNC, graded LCGS 78. 1931 Freeman 615 dies 3+B UNC with good subdued lustre, graded LCGS 82
RomanDenariusGalba (68-69AD) Sear 2109, RIC 167, RSC 287 Obverse: Bare head right IMP SER GALBA AVG, Reverse: SPQR OB CS legend in three lines within oak wreath, 3.26 grammes, Good Fine/NVF
World (756) a vast selection of notes in a file box all in various grades Fair/Good to about UNC - UNC circa mid 1900's to modern mostly from Europe, Asia including the Far and Middle East, Central and South America. Also includes a few World War 2 Japanese Occupation and Allied Military issues and a few contemporary copies and fantasy notes
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